Non-gmo heirloom Vegetable garden growing microgreens Brassica oleracea Portuguese kale seeds. Brassica oleracea. 85 Days to maturity. Heirloom. Annual. This kale variety may be the hardiest of the cabbage kin. It excels in cold weather tasting best after frost has kissed the tender rounded succulent leaves and making moderate growth whenever there is even a slight warm spell.